Job Details

Overview

Job Title: Paralegal (PERM)

Location: Hybrid, San Francisco, CA

Pay Range: $31-40 per hour

Firm: Jewell Stewart Pratt Beckerson & Carr PC, a nationally recognized San Francisco (FiDi) business immigration law firm, has an opening for a full-time Paralegal on its PERM/I-140/AOS team.

The paralegal is responsible for document preparation, research, and case management under the supervision of an attorney. To be successful in this role, a paralegal must have strong communication and legal writing skills. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Support an attorney in all phases of the PERM labor certification process, including carrying out recruitment and drafting ETA Form 9089


• Prepare and file PERM-based I-140s, I-130s, I-485s and related applications, DS-260s, re-entry permits, permanent residency card renewals, and naturalization applications with the appropriate U.S. government agencies


• Correspond with clients to gather documents and information; answer questions about their visa processes


• Use case management system/database and project management skills to monitor case milestones, follow up with clients, and meet both legal and client-relations deadlines


• Organize and maintain case documents, databases, files, and subject-matter resources following the firms standard procedures


• Produce error-free forms, correspondence, and related legal work products including applications and petitions


• Properly assemble applications and petitions and ensure correct and timely filings


• Other tasks as required to meet client and firm needs


• Participate in team meetings

What we are looking for

• Desire to learn and grow in the field of immigration law.


• Ability to work at a fast pace and prioritize your workload.


• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgment.


• Strong writing; ability to communicate effectively and precisely.


• Strong organization, attention to detail, and communication skills.


• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience as defined by California Business and Professions Code 6450(c).


• Minimum of three years of paralegal experience preparing PERMs, PERM-based I-140s, and AOS applications


• INSZoom experience is a plus

What we offer

• Small-firm collegiality with big-firm benefits.


• Compensation commensurate with experience.


• Training and open-door support.


• Work with top professionals in the field, and great clients.

Does this sound like the type of law firm where you can thrive? If so, apply now for consideration: email your resume to hr [at] jspvisa [dot] com.